Bluffton's Sprouse makes University of South Carolina roster

Bluffton High School graduate Mallie Sprouse was added Tuesday to the University of South Carolina’s football roster as a walk-on punter.

Sprouse, a three-year starter for the Bobcats, turned down an offer from Presbyterian to attend South Carolina. He averaged 37.7 yards per punt, placing 34 percent of his kicks inside the 20-yard line from 2010-2012.

The former all-state player, who made 8 of 15 field goal attempts and 88 percent of his extra points at Bluffton, is wearing No. 46.

South Carolina currently has five punters on its roster. Fourth-year junior Tyler Hull is a returning starter for the Gamecocks.

Dalhstrom is the director of revenue, sales and marketing of the Heritage Golf Collection. She works with four clubs and seven courses, as well as the Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament and the Birdies for the Brave charity program.

The Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association is a collection of more than 20 courses in Bluffton, Beaufort, Fripp Island, Jasper County and Hilton Head Island.

Donahue returns as athletic club speaker

Richard Donahue will make a return appearance Monday as guest speaker at the Athletic Club of the Lowcountry’s monthly meeting.

The meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m. with refreshments at Lord of Life Lutheran Church on Buckwalter Parkway. The program starts at 7 p.m.

Donahue, who spoke to the club in January, is a former New York Giants assistant general manager and Michigan State assistant football coach.

The club is currently seeking new members. There will be no guest fee for the meeting and anyone who joins in September will receive membership through 2014 for a yearly rate of $30.

For more information, call 540-7159.

Community Heroes Golf Tournament on Wednesday

The 200 Club of the Coastal Empire will host the Community Heroes Golf Tournament at The Club at Savannah Harbor on Wednesday.

The event will include a four-person scramble and contests for longest drive, closest to the pin, putting and holes-in-one.

The 5K and 12K begin at 8 a.m. and the one-mile fun run begins at 8:15 a.m. Entry fees for the 5K and 12K are $30 for pre-registration and $35 on race day. The fun run costs $15. Participants ages 12 and under can register for free.

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